# Foundry 3 - Help! **URL:** \ **Category:** RapidWeaver Classic\ **Created:** [January 6, 2026, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/foundry-3-help/53514 "2026-01-06T17:19:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![rossnet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7feea3/32.png) [@rossnet](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/rossnet)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2026, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/foundry-3-help/53514/1 "2026-01-06T17:19:36Z")
Hello, I am an avid Foundry user, and have been for some while. I have a number of client projects built on Foundry 2 and 3 and I am maintaining these. The problem - after getting a new Mac, the foundry 3 .stack file was not backed up with my other stacks file so I am left with sites that are built on foundry 3, but no means to edit them! Elixir Graphics is gone, and there is no way I can see to download old purchases. Does anyone have a solution (other than rebuilding everything from scratch!!!)??? ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2026, 5:41pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/foundry-3-help/53514/2 "2026-01-06T17:41:00Z")
Sure, here’s a [download link](https://we.tl/t-YKe48rHj8s) — it’s only valid for 3 days as it’s on WeTransfer. Perhaps now might also be a good time to start exploring Elements for future projects! ---
**Author:** ![rossnet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7feea3/32.png) [@rossnet](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/rossnet)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2026, 5:47pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/foundry-3-help/53514/3 "2026-01-06T17:47:28Z")
Thank you so much, you are a life saver! This has certainly put my reliance on Foundry into perspective, so will not use Foundry for new projects anymore. Time to review what I use in the future… Definitely staying with Rapidweaver, so I will take a look at Elements and have a play around! Thanks, again! ---
**Author:** ![Fuellemann](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/fuellemann/32/22871_2.png) [@Fuellemann](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Fuellemann)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2026, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/foundry-3-help/53514/4 "2026-01-06T18:09:55Z")
@rossnet Hi, as I have been using Foundry exclusively for my clients and now switched to Elements, I can be of help if needed. And if you need to port complete sites, we can do so as a paid service at [https://classic-to-elements.com](https://classic-to-elements.com). Cheers, Jan ---
**Author:** ![rossnet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7feea3/32.png) [@rossnet](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/rossnet)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2026, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/foundry-3-help/53514/5 "2026-01-06T18:24:39Z")
Thanks, Jan, appreciate the offer. I will have a play with Elements independently to begin with, but will give you a shout if I need support with transferring existing sites over. How does Elements compare to Foundry+Alloy? Does it have alternatives to most of the stacks and functionality? ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2026, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/foundry-3-help/53514/6 "2026-01-06T18:44:43Z")
> [@rossnet](#): > > How does Elements compare to Foundry+Alloy? Does it have alternatives to most of the stacks and functionality? Yes, it has pretty much everything you need built-in, it’s also a true WYSIWYG editor that once you get used too, there’s no going back ☺ Check out the getting started video for a quick look at how things work in Elements… > **[Quickstart | RapidWeaver Elements Docs](https://docs.realmacsoftware.com/elements-docs/getting-started/quickstart)** > > Step-by-step guide to building your first website in Elements. You can also [download a free trial](https://realmacsoftware.com/rapidweaver/) to get comfortable with how it all works before you purchase, there’s no time-limit to the trial so you can take your time 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![rossnet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7feea3/32.png) [@rossnet](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/rossnet)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2026, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/foundry-3-help/53514/7 "2026-01-06T19:09:14Z")
Thanks, Dan! I’ll take a look. ---
**Author:** ![raki](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a8b319/32.png) [@raki](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/raki)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2026, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/foundry-3-help/53514/8 "2026-02-12T21:38:56Z")
I switched to Source, which has worked well for me. Although the amazing person he is, Stuart is still providing support, but Source is on a slow sunset path. So, eventually, I will be moving to another RW platform. How are you finding Elements? I am looking for objective pluses and minuses. Cheers, bob